Fenner Nature Center

Through hands-on discovery and experimentation, campers will learn what it takes to grow a variety of plants and food in small spaces, cityscapes, and sometimes even without soil at all.

Scales and Tails introduces campers to the fascinating cold-blooded world of reptiles and amphibians. Campers will learn how they survive in our northern climate, the places they call home, what and especially HOW they eat, as well as investigate some very common misconceptions about these scaly and slimy neighbors of ours.

In Wilderness Skills, campers will learn a variety of modern and primitive methods used for backcountry camping and outdoor survival. Theyll learn the fundamentals of shelter building, fire starting, water purification, navigation, and much more, as they put their skills to the test in their local wilderness.

As NSI agents, campers will hone their detective skills as they forensically scour natures crime scenes and link the clues they find together to solve the mystery.

Bugs & Slugs will introduce your camper to the wide world of insects and invertebrates. If its creepy and crawly, we will investigate it. From essential decomposer bugs that live beneath our feet to high-flying, winged insect predators of the sky, your camper will follow the paths to some of Fenners creepiest and coolest critters.

Whether your camper is new to fishing or a seasoned pro, Hook, Line, & Sinker will help them develop and master their fishing skills in a camp focused on water ecology, the Grand River watershed, and what puts the FUN in fundamentals of fishing.

In Wilderness Skills, campers will learn a variety of modern and primitive methods used for backcountry camping and outdoor survival. Theyll learn the fundamentals of shelter building, fire starting, water purification, navigation, and much more, as they put their skills to the test in their local wilderness.

Eco Art will introduce campers to new ways of looking at and creating their art through the use of natural materials, inspiration from environmental landscapes, and imaginative design.